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Definition of buoyancy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

buoyancy

noun
 
/ˈbɔɪənsi/
 
/ˈbɔɪənsi/,
 
/ˈbuːjənsi/
[uncountable]
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  1. a situation in which prices, business activity, etc. tend to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial success
    • the buoyancy of the market
    Topics Businessc2
  2. the feeling of being cheerful and feeling sure that things will be successful
    • a mood of buoyancy
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
  3. the fact of floating, being able to float or able to keep things floating
    • a buoyancy aid (= something to help you float)
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